WWI Digest 725
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Misc Questions
by James Gibbons
2) Re: No new mail
by Carlos Valdes
3) Re: going to Houston
by "Paul Schwartzkopf"
4) Re: No new mail
by KarrArt@aol.com
5) Re: No new mail
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
6) I wonder where everyone is....
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
7) Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by Jure Dolanec
8) Re: I wonder where everyone is....
by The Shannons
9) Pfaltz D.XII - Tom's or Blue Max?
by John & Allison Cyganowski
10) Re: No new mail
by mail@silkroadjewels.com
11) Eduard Albatros D.III
by John & Allison Cyganowski
12) Re: Review: Tom's Pfalz D.VIII
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
13) Favorites Finale
by John & Allison Cyganowski
14) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
15) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by mbittner@juno.com
16) Re: News from Prague MODEL HOBBY 97
by mbittner@juno.com
17) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
18) Re: Favorites Finale
by Bob Pearson
19) Re: I wonder where everyone is....
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
20) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by Alberto Rada
21) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by Alberto Rada
22) Re: going to Houston
by "John Glaser"
23) Re: Request...
by GRBroman@aol.com
24) Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
by phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:14:27 -0400
From: James Gibbons
To: "'wwi@pease1.sr.unh.edu'"
Subject: Misc Questions
Message-ID: <01BCE0B9.723CF3A0.jgibbons@vppsa.com>
Hi All,
Just a couple of quick questions you folks may be able to answer. How
valuable are the two Albatros Fabric Specials (Colors of JG-1 and British
Colors and Markings). If I'm just starting to collect Albatros
Publications should I begin with these or with the individual datafiles? I
am particularly interested in color schemes for painting aircraft for the
Blue Max miniature rules.
Also can anyone recommend Polly S or Pollyscale colors for the green and
purple (mauve) used to camouflage the wings of Albatross DIII's and DV's.
Thanks for your help!
James Gibbons
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:55:00 -0400
From: Carlos Valdes
To: wwi
Subject: Re: No new mail
Message-ID: <2.2.32.19971024195500.006bcfc0@conted.swann.gatech.edu>
>Here it is Fri. Morning. Did I get bumped off the list, or has it been
>very very quite the past 48 hours. That long with out any WWI mail is
>unusual.
I did get dropped by the list, resubscribed, and found nothing in my
mailbox this morning too. I resubbed once again just in case but got a nice
litle automated message saying I was already a subscriber--I guess this
really is a quiet Friday. Must be time for a new thread. . . .
Carlos
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:12:33 +0000
From: "Paul Schwartzkopf"
To: wwi
Subject: Re: going to Houston
Message-ID: <199710242012.PAA26670@tscrypt1.transcrypt.com>
Andy wrote about some hobby shops:
> When you ask about specialty
> fittings the staff stares back with sort of a vacant look -- they have
> no idea what you're talking about, or why you'd want it.
Sounds like a Hobby Town USA shop--just like the one we have here!
Paul A. Schwartzkopf
===================================================================
Development Engineer--Software
Transcrypt International, Inc.
Telephone: (402) 474-4800
E-Mail: pauls@transcrypt.com
===================================================================
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:22:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: KarrArt@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: No new mail
Message-ID: <971024162217_-258298490@mrin43.mail.aol.com>
In a message dated 97-10-24 16:03:46 EDT, carlos.valdes@conted.gatech.edu
writes:
<< >Here it is Fri. Morning. Did I get bumped off the list, or has it been
>very very quite the past 48 hours. That long with out any WWI mail is
>unusual. >>
Yeah- I was starting to think that somehow I'd fallen of the list. A new
thread....a new thread......hmmmm.......uh......
Robert
np- Trout Mask Replica- Captain Beefheart(on vinyl!)
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:22:48 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: No new mail
Message-ID: <01bce0ba$98618cc0$6c868ece@default>
Nope,
I thought the same thing. Oh well, I wonder where everyone is?
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: Carlos Valdes
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: No new mail
>>Here it is Fri. Morning. Did I get bumped off the list, or has it been
>>very very quite the past 48 hours. That long with out any WWI mail is
>>unusual.
>
> I did get dropped by the list, resubscribed, and found nothing in
my
>mailbox this morning too. I resubbed once again just in case but got a nice
>litle automated message saying I was already a subscriber--I guess this
>really is a quiet Friday. Must be time for a new thread. . . .
> Carlos
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:45:13 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To: "post wwi"
Subject: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <01bce0bd$b9f95fe0$6c868ece@default>
Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
Cheers,
Paul H
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 23:29:29 +0100
From: Jure Dolanec
To: Paul Howard
Subject: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID:
On 24-Oct-97, Paul Howard put his thoughts on screen:
>>Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
>>was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
I thought something was missing this morning, yes. But I was so busy rigging a
DH-4 that only now I know what it was -- no mail!
Looks like it's back to normal now. But I have lost a thread. It was a nice
nylon thread, painted black, ready to become a part of that DH-4. I can't find
it anywhere!
I guess I'll have to steal. . . uh. . . borrow another pair of nylons from
my wife. Nylon stockings are of such a bad quality nowadays. They tear up so
easily. She won't notice. . . I hope. :)
Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that invisible thread here
in Slovenia and everything else seems to thick for the *game* scale. 1/72 that
is. ;)
Greetings,
Jure
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:54:46 -0500
From: The Shannons
To: wwi
Subject: Re: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <34511926.2F06@ix.netcom.com>
Paul Howard wrote:
>
> Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
> was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul H
--
If you're building more, we've got a lot of learning to do. That SS
D.III is a fine piece, and the work you put into that wood grain shows
and makes a real difference.
This has been Mark and/or Mary Shannon
at Shingend@ix.netcom.com
History manages to get away with cliches no novelist could.
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 19:55:28 -0400
From: John & Allison Cyganowski
To: wwi
Subject: Pfaltz D.XII - Tom's or Blue Max?
Message-ID: <34513570.108A@worldnet.att.net>
Anybody have a recommendation as to which is a better kit of the Pfaltz
D.XII, Blue Max or Tom's?
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 17:23:25 -0700
From: mail@silkroadjewels.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: No new mail
Message-ID: <34513BFD.1222@silkroadjewels.com>
> A new
> thread....a new thread......hmmmm.......uh......
> Robert
>
I attempted to initiate a new thread about French ordnance colors a few
days ago, but got no response. Figured everyone just got tired of the
K&B Breguet thread. Oh, well...start one on your own favorite annoying
or obscure topic.:-)
Cheers,
Riordan
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:53:00 -0400
From: John & Allison Cyganowski
To: wwi
Subject: Eduard Albatros D.III
Message-ID: <345142EC.3CE7@worldnet.att.net>
The Eduard Albatros D.III release date has been delayed at least in the US. This kit
will not be seen until late spring (June was the date I was given).
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:43:03 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: Review: Tom's Pfalz D.VIII
Message-ID: <01bce0e7$557f3b00$2c868ece@default>
Joey,
Thanks for the review. I seemed to keep putting off the order until I
goofed up and deleted the info
that Tom sent me on ordering. Could you see fit to send me the info so that
I can get that order off?
I promise I won't forget to print out a hard copy this time.
Cheers,
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: Joey Valenciano
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 4:28 PM
Subject: Review: Tom's Pfalz D.VIII
>Hi all,
>
>As promised here is the review promised.
>
>Tom's Modelworks Pfalz D.VII, 1/48 scale resin kit.
>Price: $25
>
>Here's what you get:
>
>Resin: 2 fuselage halves, horizontal tail, rudder, top wing, & bottom wing
>halves
>
>White Metal: Engine, prop/spinner (moulded in 1 piece), cowl, 2 wheels, 2
>cabane struts, 2 Spandaus, pilot seat, landing gear struts, & spreader bar
>
>Styrene: 4 pcs of 6 inch strut stock, nice 'n rigid, but not brittle.
>
>Photoetch: Spandau jackets & sights, fuselage access panels, seat belt
>buckles, control quadrants, control stick handle, rudder bar, control
horns,
>control levers (for ailerons), frame for spring loaded entry step, control
>cable lead ins, cabane strut mounting points
>(note: excluding the jackets, Tom packs 2 sets of PE frets!)
>
>Decals: 1 pair of Aeromaster lozenge, top & bottom, more than enough for
the
>kit.
>Tom packed 2 sets of decal markings (by Microscale), each set contains
>crosses, serial number (Pfal.DVIII 124/18), strut markings (DVIII O), pair
>of Pfalz logos, & weights table.
>
>Instructions: Line drawings of front, top, bottom, port, starboard sides, &
>scrap top view of MG/cabane strut area, which all show decal & PE
placement.
>Scrap front view of plane as converted to a D.VII. Text is very general
>instructions on working with resin, no sequential instructions or exploded
>diagrams, no drawings or text on interior detailing.
>
>Also included are instructions on applying the lozenge decals.
>
>Comments:
>
>Resin: All the parts seem to be spot when compared to SJ Simkin's drawings.
>The horizontal control surfaces need to be recontoured in the inner part of
>their trailing edge (big deal). the surface of the parts is good except for
>one side of the horizontal tail which is a bit rough, and a moulding flaw
on
>one side of the rudder, both,easily cleaned up with sandpaper. All parts
are
>flash free except for the upper wing. It seems that the pour hole for this
>part is the entire leading edge, where the resin flash is about 1.5mm
thick.
>I don't know if the mould is designed to put that much flash on the casting
>but when I do sand away the excess resin on the leading edge and find out
>that the wing is too thick, I sand away at the underside of the wing to get
>it to the right thickness, never mind about the rib detail, the rib tapes
>over the lozenge will be enough to suggest its presence. Note that the
lower
>wing comes in left and right halves, It would be ideal to strengthen the
>wing to fuselage join with some steel rod.
>
>White Metal: The landing gear struts might be a problem due to the softness
>of the metal, probably better replaced with more rigid material.
>
>Styrene: I like the strut stock, it's just that the chord of this material
>is too wide (almost double the dimension) when compared to the struts in
the
>drawing. Those of us endowed with AMS will want to replace it with thinner
>stuff. Suggestions? bamboo from chopsticks, Strutz will do nicely as well.
>
>Photoetch: Very thin brass is used, as is the case in all Tom's PE, The
>control bar handle is best replaced with something more 3D.
>
>Decals: Aeromaster & Microscale, decal quality should be good. As to the
>colours in the lozenge decals, well... I'm not an authority.
>
>Instructions: The drawings should be enough to make up the kit. Photoetch
>and decal placement instructions are most helpful. You'll have to look for
a
>reference for the interior (or use your imagination, ie. where does the hot
>tub go?).
>
>********
>Now for a related kuwento (story):
>
>I got this kit straight from Tom, together with a resin Halb Cl.II (want a
>review?) and a vac Albatros D.II. I was excited when the package arrived
but
>there were packing errors:
>
>Halb Cl.II - came with 2 lower right wings (no lower left wing)
>Pfalz D.VIII - no packet of white metal, no decals
>Alb D.II - it was not a D.II he packed but a D.III!
>
>Well I emailed Tom about it and he immediately replied, saying that the
>missing parts and an Alb D.II are in the mail. Thank God for email! (and I
>get to keep the D.III)
>
>I receive the package of missing parts. Everything is in order except that
>the Pfalz D.VIII engine is still missing!? I email Tom again and he says
>that it's on its way.
>
>I don't know if this sort of problem is usual with Tom. I do hope he solves
it.
>
>I give the kit a great big thumbs up and recommend it to all. Great value
>for money, more so when you realize that even his 2 seater resin stuff is
>also $25. I hope he releases more resin kits.
>
>
>*********************************************************************
>
>Joey Valenciano WW1 modeller, teacher, jazz musician,
>joeyval@pusit.admu.edu.ph sitarist
>tel. (632) 921-26-75
>Metro-Manila, Philippines
>
> "The more you know, the more you don't know."
>
>*********************************************************************
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 21:42:38 -0400
From: John & Allison Cyganowski
To: wwi
Subject: Favorites Finale
Message-ID: <34514E8E.603A@worldnet.att.net>
Somebody suggested that the Favorites thread votes should be tabualted.
Since no one has rushed in to do this, I thought as a "new guy", I would
do it. I don't claim 100% accuracy, but here it is....
RANK TYPE VOTES
1. SE5a 9
2. PFALTZ D.III / IIIa 8
3. ALBATROS D.III 6
4. FE2 6
5. FOKKER D. VII 6
6. ROLAND C.II 6
7. BRISFIT 5
8. HALBERSTADT D.II 5
9. HANRIOT HD 5
10. NIEUPORT 11 5
If you would like I could publish a "Tier 2" or the entire list. Let me
know.
John
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:48:05 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <01bce0e8$09c0dc40$2c868ece@default>
Jure,
I've heard of the black nylons being a source of rigging material, but your
mentioning it has brought
the idea back to the forefront of my meager mind. I may using the nylon
instead of the invisible
thread on the Sopwith Triplane I'm working on. Anyway, thanks again for
jogging my memory.
Cheers,
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: Jure Dolanec
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 4:47 PM
Subject: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
>On 24-Oct-97, Paul Howard put his thoughts on screen:
>>>Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
>>>was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>
>I thought something was missing this morning, yes. But I was so busy
rigging a
>DH-4 that only now I know what it was -- no mail!
>
>Looks like it's back to normal now. But I have lost a thread. It was a nice
>nylon thread, painted black, ready to become a part of that DH-4. I can't
find
>it anywhere!
> I guess I'll have to steal. . . uh. . . borrow another pair of nylons
from
>my wife. Nylon stockings are of such a bad quality nowadays. They tear up
so
>easily. She won't notice. . . I hope. :)
>
>Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that invisible thread
here
>in Slovenia and everything else seems to thick for the *game* scale. 1/72
that
>is. ;)
>
>Greetings,
>
>Jure
>
>
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:57:18 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <19971024.210914.10982.1.mbittner@juno.com>
On Fri, 24 Oct 1997 17:39:18 -0400 Jure Dolanec
writes:
> Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that
> invisible thread here in Slovenia and everything else seems to
> thick for the *game* scale. 1/72 that is. ;)
If you can do mail order, then get some of the Carbon Steel wire
from Sopwith Hobbies, here in the States. If you can't do mail
order, maybe we can "wheel and deal". :-)
Any other list members want to help?
Matt Bittner
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:55:56 -0500
From: mbittner@juno.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: News from Prague MODEL HOBBY 97
Message-ID: <19971024.210914.10982.0.mbittner@juno.com>
On Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:35:59 -0400 ModelerAl
writes:
> < Triplane/Albatros DIII in fact a bundle with one old SMER kit
> and an EDUARD kit.
Gads. Braille Scale. 'Nuff said.
> DRAGON SHANGAI:
>
> NIEUPORT Ni 17...will be released in Feb 98.
I find this totally odd. Although I tend to stay away from the
Balloon heads, I still empathize with the previous plight of a
lack of a Camel. However, even though Blue Max has put one out,
the cost is keeping most people away. Hey Dragon: why not put
out the Camel before going to something new?
One thing though: If Dragon/DML does do this, I just *might*
have to buy one. Maybe. :-)
> Others kits in preparation : ...HANRIOT HD-1 1/48 probably
> feb/Mar 98
Hmm...
> MPM HANSA BRANDENBURG W 29...1/72.
This is out now.
> EXTRATECH 12/97: 1/35 42cm HAUBITCZE M 17(t) GUN wich is used by
> Czech and Austro-Hungarian Army from 1914-39
Even though it's larger than 1/72nd, we do need more 1/72nd
military vehicle types.
> AIRES ...few small resin products at 1/72nd scale as ...NIEUPORT
> 14>>
Excuse my language, but why the hell a Nieuport 14? This is too
esoteric. Sure, it's a Nieuport, and it's in the right scale,
but why not come out with something more significant? Will I buy
one? What do you think. ;-) However, I still say it should be
something else. (Psst. Barry. Looks like they beat you to the
punch. )
Matt Bittner
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 21:15:09 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <01bce0eb$d1c02c20$2c868ece@default>
Jure,
If you need some invisible thread, I'll be glad to see if I can track some
down.
The store I bought mine at closed about a year ago, but it really shouldn't
be
too hard to find some more. Let me know if you need me to find some. I
won't
guarantee that you'll be any better off using it than what you 're using
now, but the
offer still stands. I understand about being in a location where things are
hard to
find; I live in Abilene,Texas.(150 miles from a decent hobby shop)
Cheers,
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: Jure Dolanec
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 4:47 PM
Subject: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
>On 24-Oct-97, Paul Howard put his thoughts on screen:
>>>Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
>>>was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>
>I thought something was missing this morning, yes. But I was so busy
rigging a
>DH-4 that only now I know what it was -- no mail!
>
>Looks like it's back to normal now. But I have lost a thread. It was a nice
>nylon thread, painted black, ready to become a part of that DH-4. I can't
find
>it anywhere!
> I guess I'll have to steal. . . uh. . . borrow another pair of nylons
from
>my wife. Nylon stockings are of such a bad quality nowadays. They tear up
so
>easily. She won't notice. . . I hope. :)
>
>Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that invisible thread
here
>in Slovenia and everything else seems to thick for the *game* scale. 1/72
that
>is. ;)
>
>Greetings,
>
>Jure
>
>
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 19:27:02 -0700
From: Bob Pearson
To: WW1 Mailing list
Subject: Re: Favorites Finale
Message-ID: <02270206415319@KAIEN.COM>
John,
The entire list would be nice. I had thought the Sopwith Triplane had a lot
more than five votes - I've deleted most of the messages so can no longer be
sure.
Bob
----------
> If you would like I could publish a "Tier 2" or the entire list. Let me
> know.
>
> John
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 21:19:31 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <01bce0ec$6dea3320$2c868ece@default>
Thanks for the kind words, but from some of the pictures I've seen from
other members on the list,
I think I'm the one who'll be doing the learning. I think I'm gonna have
nightmares about going to a
model show and having to set my stuff down next Shane's. Maybe I'll just
stay home...
Cheers,
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: The Shannons
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: I wonder where everyone is....
>Paul Howard wrote:
>>
>> Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
>> was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Paul H
>
>--
>If you're building more, we've got a lot of learning to do. That SS
>D.III is a fine piece, and the work you put into that wood grain shows
>and makes a real difference.
>
>
>This has been Mark and/or Mary Shannon
>at Shingend@ix.netcom.com
>
>History manages to get away with cliches no novelist could.
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 22:51:08 -0400
From: Alberto Rada
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19971024225108.007691ec@pop.true.net>
OK OK Jure
I'll put one Carbon Steel wire in the parcel with the RE8 stuff, but that's it
you have to promise to be a good lad and stop making those teeny whinny
1/72 thingies, and start building the proper thing ( i.e. 1/48)
OK
SALUDOS
ALBERTO
At 10:06 PM 24-10-97 -0400, you wrote:
>On Fri, 24 Oct 1997 17:39:18 -0400 Jure Dolanec
> writes:
>
>> Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that
>> invisible thread here in Slovenia and everything else seems to
>> thick for the *game* scale. 1/72 that is. ;)
>
>If you can do mail order, then get some of the Carbon Steel wire
>from Sopwith Hobbies, here in the States. If you can't do mail
>order, maybe we can "wheel and deal". :-)
>
>Any other list members want to help?
>
>
>Matt Bittner
>
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 22:54:13 -0400
From: Alberto Rada
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.19971024225413.00769748@pop.true.net>
Paul
A Sopwith Triplane should look nice in black nylons,
although a bit weird
SALUDOS
ALBERTO
At 09:51 PM 24-10-97 -0400, you wrote:
>Jure,
>
>I've heard of the black nylons being a source of rigging material, but your
>mentioning it has brought
>the idea back to the forefront of my meager mind. I may using the nylon
>instead of the invisible
>thread on the Sopwith Triplane I'm working on. Anyway, thanks again for
>jogging my memory.
>
>Cheers,
>Paul H
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jure Dolanec
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 4:47 PM
>Subject: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
>
>
>>On 24-Oct-97, Paul Howard put his thoughts on screen:
>>>>Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if everyone
>>>>was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>>
>>I thought something was missing this morning, yes. But I was so busy
>rigging a
>>DH-4 that only now I know what it was -- no mail!
>>
>>Looks like it's back to normal now. But I have lost a thread. It was a nice
>>nylon thread, painted black, ready to become a part of that DH-4. I can't
>find
>>it anywhere!
>> I guess I'll have to steal. . . uh. . . borrow another pair of nylons
>from
>>my wife. Nylon stockings are of such a bad quality nowadays. They tear up
>so
>>easily. She won't notice. . . I hope. :)
>>
>>Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that invisible thread
>here
>>in Slovenia and everything else seems to thick for the *game* scale. 1/72
>that
>>is. ;)
>>
>>Greetings,
>>
>>Jure
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 21:27:21 -0500
From: "John Glaser"
To:
Subject: Re: going to Houston
Message-ID: <19971025025455.AAA19579@johng>
There's also a new shop on the west side of Houston called Hobbies West.
It's located on Memorial Drive just west of Gessner. He is just starting
up so his stock is a little thin. However, he stocks airplanes, airplanes
and airplanes with just a few cars thrown in. His WWI stuff was very light
but I noticed new stock in this morning, some Eduard and DML kits. You
might want to give him a try.
- John Glaser
----------
> From: Scott M. Head
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: going to Houston
> Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 2:36 PM
>
> >Gentlemen,
> >
> >With all the helpful information on places to visit in London that
appeared,
> >may I ask you for where an WW1 avaition enthusiast should go in
> >Houston/Galveston?
>
> As for WWI, it's quite dry around here. I&I Hobby Center in Bellaire
(West
> Houston) is tops for model shops though. Look on the map for the
> intersection of Bellaire Blvd. and Chimney Rock, just west of Loop 610
and
> south of highway 59. As for the other shops, hit or miss. Closer to
> Galveston is Hobby Center- exit El Dorado off of I-45 on your way into
> Houston as you pass Clear Lake and NASA. Texas Model Trends is a last
> resirt, a few exits closer to town on the west side of I-45.
>
> Too bad Anercal/Gryphon have no shop- he doesn't accept visitors either.
> >
> >I will be over there for a number of weeks to get some seismic vessels
working,
> >so I may have a couple of days available in Galveston harbour.
> >Is there a modelshop in Galveston? Two years ago I was unable to find
one.
> >I have been to the Lone Star Museum in Galveston, and hope to spend a
day
> >there now,
> >this time with a proper camera and flash.
> >Even if it is mainly WW2, I think it is one of the very best aircraft
museums.
>
> The Lone Start is incredible! They have a flying Dauntless now, actually
an
> A-24. Lots of good things going on there. Every once in a long while a
3/4
> scale SE-5 is on display (privately owned).
>
> >
> >Should have a day or two in Houston as well, hope to visit USS Texas,
>
> USS Texas is definitely WWI subject material. Here refit and rennovation
a
> few years ago was a big deal. It was magnificent to see the only
remaining
> Dreadnaught era battle wagon floating down the Houston ship channel in
her
> 1944 glory!
>
> >(and describe so that the Nigerian Cab-drivers can find it)
>
> I hope I've helped. If you need any more info, just drop me a line!
>
> Cheers!
>
> Scott M. Head
> IPMS/Houston
> IPMS/USA 32841
> smh@iapc.net
>
> IPMS/Houston Scale Model Forum: http://web-hou.iapc.net/~smh
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 22:57:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: GRBroman@aol.com
To: wwi
Subject: Re: Request...
Message-ID: <971024225618_1622988011@emout04.mail.aol.com>
In a message dated 97-10-20 09:43:38 EDT, you write:
<< Thanks a lot! I have the 54mm Scale Link 60 pounder, which I finished
in prewar dark green, however I have no idea how to paint the gunsight. I
took a guess when I finished the kit (one heavy lump of lead!) but I don't
like guesses and anyway it does not look right either.
>>
James, Bob is working on this and will be in touch. Glen
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 22:03:59 -0500
From: phoward@abilene.com (Paul Howard)
To:
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
Message-ID: <01bce0f2$a3ad91e0$2c868ece@default>
Alberto,
While I certainly agree that a Tripehound in black nylons would look weird,
I don't think that the finished product would look as silly as the actions
of the
person trying to put the nylons onto the Tripe. It's good to know that
mental
illness need not stop a person from modeling. This thread proves that.....
Cheers,
Paul H
-----Original Message-----
From: Alberto Rada
To: Multiple recipients of list
Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
>Paul
>
>A Sopwith Triplane should look nice in black nylons,
>although a bit weird
>
>SALUDOS
>
>ALBERTO
>
>
>At 09:51 PM 24-10-97 -0400, you wrote:
>>Jure,
>>
>>I've heard of the black nylons being a source of rigging material, but
your
>>mentioning it has brought
>>the idea back to the forefront of my meager mind. I may using the nylon
>>instead of the invisible
>>thread on the Sopwith Triplane I'm working on. Anyway, thanks again for
>>jogging my memory.
>>
>>Cheers,
>>Paul H
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Jure Dolanec
>>To: Multiple recipients of list
>>Date: Friday, October 24, 1997 4:47 PM
>>Subject: Threads Was: I wonder where everyone is....
>>
>>
>>>On 24-Oct-97, Paul Howard put his thoughts on screen:
>>>>>Oh my GOSH, I just had a thought. (Amazin, Ain't It...) What if
everyone
>>>>>was busy ....... Building Models?! Oooo, Scarrrrrry Stufff.
>>>
>>>I thought something was missing this morning, yes. But I was so busy
>>rigging a
>>>DH-4 that only now I know what it was -- no mail!
>>>
>>>Looks like it's back to normal now. But I have lost a thread. It was a
nice
>>>nylon thread, painted black, ready to become a part of that DH-4. I can't
>>find
>>>it anywhere!
>>> I guess I'll have to steal. . . uh. . . borrow another pair of nylons
>>from
>>>my wife. Nylon stockings are of such a bad quality nowadays. They tear up
>>so
>>>easily. She won't notice. . . I hope. :)
>>>
>>>Well, do you guys have an alternative? I can't find that invisible thread
>>here
>>>in Slovenia and everything else seems to thick for the *game* scale. 1/72
>>that
>>>is. ;)
>>>
>>>Greetings,
>>>
>>>Jure
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
------------------------------
End of WWI Digest 725
*********************